What you need to know
Millennial women show various levels of engagement, spending a consistent amount of time on their beauty routines and shopping for products. Older Millennials over index for interest in clean beauty products, while Younger Millennials follow a similar pattern compared to Gen Zs. It is important for brands to consider the wide age range of this generation, as they approach the category differently.
Definition
This Report covers a broad range of products within the beauty market. For the purposes of this Report, Mintel has defined the beauty market as follows:
Haircare
Facial skincare
Color cosmetics
Nail color and care
Fragrances
Hair appliances
Skincare devices
Body care
Excluded from this Report are personal care products that are used for regular hygiene and grooming such as:
Soap, bath, and shower products
Shaving and hair removal products
Antiperspirant and deodorant
Oral care
Mintel has also broken out the Millennial generation into two subgroups as follows:
Younger Millennials: Millennials born between 1987 and1994. In 2019, Younger Millennials are between the ages of 25 and 32.
Older Millennials: Millennials born between 1977 and1986. In 2019, Older Millennials are between the ages of 33 and 42.